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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)

41.15 -0.79 (-1.88%)
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  • Previous Close 41.94
  • Open 41.62
  • Bid 40.88 x 300
  • Ask 41.37 x 200
  • Day's Range 41.15 - 41.62
  • 52 Week Range 27.88 - 44.45
  • Volume 3,846
  • Avg. Volume 121,994
  • Market Cap (intraday) 2.587B
  • Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.66
  • PE Ratio (TTM) 20.37
  • EPS (TTM) 2.02
  • Earnings Date May 1, 2024 - May 6, 2024
  • Forward Dividend & Yield --
  • Ex-Dividend Date --
  • 1y Target Est 48.60

Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the Amdro, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, e-commerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

www.central.com

6,300

Full Time Employees

September 30

Fiscal Year Ends

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Performance Overview: CENT

Trailing total returns as of 4/25/2024, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is

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YTD Return

CENT
4.87%
S&P 500
4.83%

1-Year Return

CENT
39.57%
S&P 500
20.87%

3-Year Return

CENT
7.99%
S&P 500
19.62%

5-Year Return

CENT
98.90%
S&P 500
70.82%

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Statistics: CENT

Valuation Measures

Annual
As of 4/25/2024
  • Market Cap

    2.64B

  • Enterprise Value

    3.67B

  • Trailing P/E

    20.80

  • Forward P/E

    17.27

  • PEG Ratio (5yr expected)

    --

  • Price/Sales (ttm)

    0.85

  • Price/Book (mrq)

    2.03

  • Enterprise Value/Revenue

    1.11

  • Enterprise Value/EBITDA

    11.50

Financial Highlights

Profitability and Income Statement

  • Profit Margin

    4.05%

  • Return on Assets (ttm)

    4.51%

  • Return on Equity (ttm)

    9.76%

  • Revenue (ttm)

    3.32B

  • Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)

    134.51M

  • Diluted EPS (ttm)

    2.02

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • Total Cash (mrq)

    341.42M

  • Total Debt/Equity (mrq)

    94.82%

  • Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)

    308.12M

Research Analysis: CENT

Analyst Price Targets

39.00
48.60 Average
41.15 Current
60.00 High
 

Analyst Recommendations

  • Strong Buy
  • Buy
  • Hold
  • Underperform
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Consensus EPS
 

Company Insights: CENT

Fair Value

41.15 Current
 

Dividend Score

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CENT
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Hiring Score

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CENT
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Insider Sentiment Score

0 Low
CENT
Sector Avg.
100 High
 

Research Reports: CENT

  • Analyst Report: Central Garden & Pet Co.

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION Based in Walnut Creek, California, Central Garden & Pet is a leading producer and marketer of pet, lawn, and garden products in the U.S. The company has two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment manufactures and markets pet supplies, products for livestock, and outdoor cushions. The Garden segment supplies grass, vegetable and flower seeds, wild bird feed and other bird accessories, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, and live plants. Founded in 1955, the company has about 6,300 employees. The CENT shares are a component of the S&P 600 Small Cap Index.

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  • Analyst Report: Central Garden & Pet Co.

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION Based in Walnut Creek, California, Central Garden & Pet is a leading producer and marketer of pet, lawn, and garden products in the U.S. The company has two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment manufactures and markets pet supplies, products for livestock, and outdoor cushions. The Garden segment supplies grass, vegetable and flower seeds, wild bird feed and other bird accessories, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, and live plants. Founded in 1955, the company has about 6,700 employees. The CENT shares are a component of the S&P 600 Small Cap Index.

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